Loveblock
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with blossom notes. On the palate flavors of mango, pineapple and citrus zest flavors with blossom and herb notes. Good balance of acidity, medium+ finish ending with floral, mineral and slight grassy notes. Nice!
Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with blossom notes. On the palate flavors of mango, pineapple and citrus zest flavors with blossom and herb notes. Good balance of acidity, medium+ finish ending with floral, mineral and slight grassy notes. Nice!
Apr 9th, 2022
The 2018 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc comes from the hilltops above Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. It shows 12.5% abv and sells for $22. Erica Crawford says, “New Zealand’s signature varietal tends to be bold and big,” thanks in no small part to her husband. This wine, she says, “focuses on texture rather than enhanced aromatics.” It went through 25% malolactic fermentation in order to soften the wine. Sure enough, it’s tamer and fruitier on the nose than their previous efforts. The minerals are still there, but the sometimes overwhelming greenness is replaced by a great fruit flavor. The 2017 vintage is a little grassier on the nose and palate, but still mild in comparison to the earlier profile.
The 2018 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc comes from the hilltops above Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. It shows 12.5% abv and sells for $22. Erica Crawford says, “New Zealand’s signature varietal tends to be bold and big,” thanks in no small part to her husband. This wine, she says, “focuses on texture rather than enhanced aromatics.” It went through 25% malolactic fermentation in order to soften the wine. Sure enough, it’s tamer and fruitier on the nose than their previous efforts. The minerals are still there, but the sometimes overwhelming greenness is replaced by a great fruit flavor. The 2017 vintage is a little grassier on the nose and palate, but still mild in comparison to the earlier profile.
Mar 1st, 2019
wow exactly what one would hope and expect from sb from s of the equator. Great refresher on a hot day stellar acidity grassiness tart green apple pipi de Chat etc. Buttery fish or soft cheese yes plz
wow exactly what one would hope and expect from sb from s of the equator. Great refresher on a hot day stellar acidity grassiness tart green apple pipi de Chat etc. Buttery fish or soft cheese yes plz
1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2019
Late post: Pic from 11/2019 - Feeling the love in KC with this New Zealand wine! Work convention, 80s costume and a fresh, distinctive Sauv Blanc! Cheers🍷
Late post: Pic from 11/2019 - Feeling the love in KC with this New Zealand wine! Work convention, 80s costume and a fresh, distinctive Sauv Blanc! Cheers🍷
Jun 17th, 2021
Loving this! Surprised by the fruitiness so early on the palate, but it stays crisp on the finish. I’ll be returning to this Sauv Blanc!
Loving this! Surprised by the fruitiness so early on the palate, but it stays crisp on the finish. I’ll be returning to this Sauv Blanc!
Apr 10th, 2020
White peach, pineapple aromatic. I realy enjoy the finish.
White peach, pineapple aromatic. I realy enjoy the finish.
Feb 4th, 2020
Got better as it warmed and opened up
Got better as it warmed and opened up
Dec 11th, 2019
Light as a golden light saber. Nose is lovely licorice and apple skins. Taste is great. Prickle-y. Finish is simple and crisp. Has pretty much all I want in NZ Marlborough Sauv. Blanc.
Light as a golden light saber. Nose is lovely licorice and apple skins. Taste is great. Prickle-y. Finish is simple and crisp. Has pretty much all I want in NZ Marlborough Sauv. Blanc.
Nov 7th, 2019